Donate Books

The Pawling Library Book Sale has grown to become a huge annual event. We are happy to accept donations of books and other materials for the book sale all year round. Please bring your donations to the “Yellow House” annex next door to the library.

Please only bring books or other materials (CD’s, tapes, movies, records) that are in salable condition. Library resources actually get diverted to dispose of things that can’t be sold so if an item is too broken or dirty to sell please don’t drop it off. Also, so sorry, but please, no more encyclopedias. We still have several, thanks. They take a huge amount of storage space and effort but, unfortunately, they don’t sell.

Proceeds from the sale support collection development, programming, and other projects at The Pawling Library.

Volunteer

The Pawling Library runs with the work of our dedicated staff and help from the people in our great community.

There are opportunities for anyone who wants to help out at the library. Below are some examples of ways you can help out, but you’re not limited to what we have below. If you have skills or interests you’d like to use to help out the library, let us know by calling us or emailing our Volunteer Coordinator, Evelina Simoes.

Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise.Come spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path to tranquility.Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.Each session ends with a guided meditation.Program fee:$4.00.Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Mid-Hudson Battle of the Books encourages a community of engaged middle-school-aged readers in our five-county region by introducing them to great books, authors, and their fellow readers in an atmosphere of friendly competition and good sportsmanship.

Read eight books and answer questions about them in trivia battle against other teams. The summer program culminates with a regional battles on September 8 at Ulster County Community College. Our team will meet once a week for practice.

Each of us has a wealth of memories.Please join us and learn how to write your family and personal history.Our presenter Robin Lester will help you get started.You can do it.Surprise your children and grandchildren who’ve wanted you to do this.The biggest surprise for you will be in recalling your wonderful life!About our presenter: Robin Lester is a historian, writer and retired teacher. He has led the Hull House Oral History project in Chicago and the gathering of memories among former members of the Henry Street Settlement House in New York. He is in the process of preserving his family history in a narrative.Registration is required. To register for this program please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise.Come spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path of tranquility.Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.Each session ends with a guided meditation.Please note: There is a program fee of $4.00.Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Our team of readers has been practicing all summer for today’s Battle of the Books against other participating libraries from 5 counties. Battle of the Books is a fun competition between library communities in the Mid-Hudson System. Participants read a selection of books and compete in an epic trivia battle against other teams.

Registration for teen programs for the fall will begin on September 10 and end on September 19. You will be informed of which programs you are enrolled in by phone or email (depending on your preference) on September 21. Teen programs will begin on September 24. If you do not register before September 19, you may still be enrolled in programs as space is available. Teens ages 10-18 may enroll in teen programs, unless otherwise specified.

Spend an entertaining afternoon with us enjoying a newly released film.We’ll have popcorn but please feel free to bring your own snack and beverage.This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience.Please observe the film’s ratings.See you at the movies!

Registration is required. To register for this program please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Tutoring is available for both adults and teens.Sessions are for one hour.To schedule an appointment with Karina register at the front desk or call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.This publication (product) was supported by (or “in part by”) funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Services grant program.

Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise.Come spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path to tranquility.Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.Each session ends with a guided meditation.Program fee:$4.00.Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is a Chinese system of physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. It is an ancient form of energy enhancement and is the basis of Tai Chi. It is perhaps the most under-estimated form of self-development and yet one of the most profound and deeply healing on all levels.

Please join us for this gentle practice.

Enhance your life.

Program fee: $5.00

Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

The Fall registration session for Pawling Library children’s programs will begin September 12th! Our schedule of free programs serves children from birth to grade four. Join in the fun–lottery registration for placement will run online, via email, and in person from September 12-17, with placement notifications going out September 18-20. Rolling registration as space is available starting September 18.

Author Timothy Tocher leads a session of strategies, techniques, and conversation on the art of writing short stories. His more than 25 published stories include a Chronogram Fiction Contest winner and two Magazine Merit Award winners. Discover new markets and help fuel the resurgence of this time honored literary form.

Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

The Fall registration session for Pawling Library children’s programs will begin September 12th! Our schedule of free programs serves children from birth to grade four. Join in the fun–lottery registration for placement will run online, via email, and in person from September 12-17, with placement notifications going out September 18-20. Rolling registration as space is available starting September 18.

The Fall registration session for Pawling Library children’s programs will begin September 12th! Our schedule of free programs serves children from birth to grade four. Join in the fun–lottery registration for placement will run online, via email, and in person from September 12-17, with placement notifications going out September 18-20. Rolling registration as space is available starting September 18.

The Fall registration session for Pawling Library children’s programs will begin September 12th! Our schedule of free programs serves children from birth to grade four. Join in the fun–lottery registration for placement will run online, via email, and in person from September 12-17, with placement notifications going out September 18-20. Rolling registration as space is available starting September 18.

The Fall registration session for Pawling Library children’s programs will begin September 12th! Our schedule of free programs serves children from birth to grade four. Join in the fun–lottery registration for placement will run online, via email, and in person from September 12-17, with placement notifications going out September 18-20. Rolling registration as space is available starting September 18.

The Fall registration session for Pawling Library children’s programs will begin September 12th! Our schedule of free programs serves children from birth to grade four. Join in the fun–lottery registration for placement will run online, via email, and in person from September 12-17, with placement notifications going out September 18-20. Rolling registration as space is available starting September 18.

Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise.Come spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path to tranquility.Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.Each session ends with a guided meditation.Program fee:$4.00.Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Stop the Bleed is intended to encourage bystanders to become empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, therefore it is important to quickly stop the blood loss by any means necessary. Participants will receive “hands on” training in the proper use of direct pressure, wound packing and tourniquets.

Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Registration for teen programs for the fall will begin on September 10 and end on September 19. You will be informed of which programs you are enrolled in by phone or email (depending on your preference) on September 21. Teen programs will begin on September 24. If you do not register before September 19, you may still be enrolled in programs as space is available. Teens ages 10-18 may enroll in teen programs, unless otherwise specified.

Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise.Come spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path of tranquility.Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.Each session ends with a guided meditation.Please note: There is a program fee of $4.00.Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

*A time-line for success—where you should start in the college planning process.*How important are SAT & ACT tests and how do colleges value them.*What the more selective colleges really want to see in your student’s application.*The financial aid systems and how they work.*How to maximize your student’s potential to receive scholarships, grants, and forms of merit-aid.*How it’s possible to attend a Private College for a Public College Price.Plus much, much more…

Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Spend an entertaining afternoon with us enjoying a newly released film.We’ll have popcorn but please feel free to bring your own snack and beverage.This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience.Please observe the film’s ratings.See you at the movies!

Registration is required. To register for this program please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Tuesday September 25th is National Voter Registration Day. Volunteers will be on hand at the library all day to assist anyone who would like to register to vote or would like to update their voter registration. For more information about registering to vote, you can visit the New York State Board of Elections http://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingRegister.html For more information about National Voter Registration Day, you can visit https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/

Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise.Come spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path to tranquility.Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.Each session ends with a guided meditation.Program fee:$4.00.Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

During this fun-filled workshop we will be using a variety of interesting autumn flowers to create a burst of color that will draw attention and beautify the home.

In addition, you’ll also learn essential tips on flower purchasing and care.

Note: Participants should bring SMALL SHARP clippers and or scissors.

Some might wish to wear an apron.

Material fee: $15.00.Containers will be provided.

About our presenter: Erica was the owner of The Flower Market in Westchester County for more than 20 years. She provided flowers and event planning, from simple occasions to high profile venues that included The Pierre and The Rainbow Room in New York City to, locally, Tappan Hill, The Kittle House and the Westchester Country Club. Now semi-retired, she enjoys working privately for long-time customers.

Registration is required. To Register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

Each week, we’ll read a new picture book and revisit one we’ve already read, making literacy connections all along the way. Program includes literacy or sensory activity, songs, and more. Caregivers welcome but usually not required.

Code a different game or animation with Scratch each week. Scratch is a programming language developed by MIT especially for kids! Follow along with the Scratch tutorial from MIT then use your Scratch programming skills and creativity to make your own unique version. This program is for beginners, but those with prior experience are welcome!

Does your baby love to bounce and play? Join Ms. Neena for a story, singing, and rhyming sure to get baby giggling. All activities are designed to enhance attention and focus, familiarize children with the fundamentals of reading and talking, and instill a love of reading. The program ends with a 10-15 minute social play session or baby-safe art activity.

Children need to know the fundamentals of reading in order to succeed in kindergarten. We’ll play with letters, the sounds and words they make, and the stories they tell in this exciting program. Program ends with a book-inspired craft/activity that is designed to develop the skills children need in school. Let’s read together!

Interested in joining our program? Contact us at 845-855-3444 or email children@pawlinglibrary.org.

There’s more to computer science than coding and using electronics. We’ll spend each session learning how to think like a computer expert, with fun games, like “Robot cooks!” and patterning activities.

Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise.Come spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path of tranquility.Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.Each session ends with a guided meditation.Please note: There is a program fee of $4.00.Registration is required. To register please call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444.

On Friday mornings, kids rule the library! Join Ms. Neena, while the library is still closed, for an uninhibited, fun and loud story time. This program incorporates sensory, art, storytelling, music, and movement all in one to prepare children to read, write, and think critically. Topics vary by week, and the program ends with activity stations. Parents and caregivers required to remain in the library for the duration of the program.

Meet each week to continue an adventure in the classic table top role playing game Dungeons & Dragons (as seen in the TV show Stranger Things). No experience is necessary, but space is limited. Players with a strong interest in the game will be given preference.

Registration is required. Register at the Pawling Library or by calling 845-855-3444

All babies benefit from story time, singing, bouncing and dancing, and socialization. Designed with working caregivers in mind, our Weekend Groove is the perfect opportunity to meet other caregivers and spend time reading and singing. To improve and encourage the acquisition of language and a love for reading, we’ll sing, bounce, play, and laugh. Each session ends with 10-15 minutes of social play.

Prepare your child for school with the structure and fun of our weekend toddler program! This program incorporates sensory, art, storytelling, music, and movement all in one to prepare children to read, write, and think critically. Topics vary by week, and the program ends with activity stations. Parents and caregivers required to remain in the library for the duration of the program.

Following the popularity of their last book, Slippery Soap, local author/illustrator team Carol Paterno and Doris Tomaselli return to the library to share their latest picture book, Swan Pond. Written as a song, this reading is sure to please parents and children alike.